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[rb-d2]

3D Arcade Flight Sim Action Game

Project Wingman Alpha Test 5

ITS HERE!

Current latest version : v0.3.3

Hello everyone!

It has been quite a while since I've released a Project Wingman demo. After 7 months it's finally here! This will be the second last demo before the Kickstarter Campaign of the game so please look forward to that!

This is not quite the “BIG” demo I’ve been hyping up for a while (boo). However, this release will have a few new toys for you to play with and an additional level that showcases different aspects within Project Wingman. At heart this demo is mainly a huge polish pass of the game and a lot of bugfixes, which is why it has taken this long to release.

That being said, it's the same drill as before. I'm looking for feedback on all aspects. One of the main things introduced in this update is difficulty options. Please let me know what you think of them!

Kickstarter along with the final demo with an additional mission and a sample of Conquest mode coming Early 2018.

Any feedback can either go to :

This tumblr post/chat/comments

Itch.io Comments Section

Discord : https://discord.gg/9UekgVW

Twitter : @RB_Dev2

Email : [email protected]

Thank you everyone! I hope you enjoy it and it meets your expectations! 

- RB-D2

Change logs + Question and Answers

Project Wingman Patch Notes 0.2.10c -> 0.3.2

Scenario:

- Added new scenario from Perth Games Festival 2017 showcase "Chainlink". A multi-role showcase mission to preview A2G weaponry.

Aircraft: - Added F\E-18. - Adjusted Sk.27 cockpit. - Added flavor text to all flyable aircraft. - Adjusted names for all aircraft in the game. - Updated all flyable aircraft with higher fidelity models and textures. - Adjusted weapon loadouts for all flyable aircraft.

Weapons :

- Added URKTS (Unguided Rocket Pods) - Added MLAG (Multi Lock Air to Ground missiles) - Added UGBS (Unguided Bomb) - Overhauled missile behavior. - Adjusted machine gun damage. - Parameter adjustments for every armament.

Graphics :

- Adjusted lighting and post processing effects to be more consistent through multiple scenes. - Ejecting pilots has been added into the game. - Adjusted effects and mood in various weather. - Reduced cloud and rain effects to reduce overdraw. - New high detailed vegetation has been added into various environments. - Added ground and water wake effects when flying close to the ground. - New loading screen has been added. - Revised various destruction effects to be more optimized.

Gameplay:

- New difficulty options ranging from EASY, NORMAL, and HARD. (Please provide feedback on the difficulty on whichever one you play at) - New HVT markers for high threat units. - Improved camera behavior. - UI is now fully normalized for gameplay related HUD.

Controls:

- Removed Mouse Control mode. (Currently being overhauled) - Arcade control scheme has been overhauled and is now usable. - Controls UI overhauled. - Adjusted cursor speed when using other methods of input.

Music:

- Various tracks by Jose Pavli has been added to multiple levels throughout the game

Hangar:

- Completely overhauled the hangar. - New Hangar UI. - Added various props in aircraft selection.

Audio:

- Added rain audio. - Added manoeuvering audio. - Added ambient audio. - Added ambient radio effects. - Added cloud ambient effect. - Overhauled player engine audio. - Overhauled cockpit engine audio.

Misc:

- Added level streaming so loading screens are no longer static. - Added various color options to HUD color. - Main menu has been completely overhauled with a new appearance. - Added alternate keyboard/gamepad buttons to accomodate "back" function in various menus. - Added Imperial measurement units

Bugfixes:

- Fixed weapon cycling issue for those using weapon cycle command as opposed to the d-pad or numbers. - HUD no longer appears during missile cam. - Various other little bug fixes but i can't remember them because i didn't keep track of them (oops)

Patch Notes 0.3.2c

Weapons :

- STDM Guidance Factor has been changed from 6.5 -> 5 (Lower is better) - STDM Lockon Range has been changed from 2000m -> 2800m - STDM detonation radius is 10% smaller - MLAA Input Cap has been increased from 1 -> 1.5 (Higher = snappier) - Variable Guidance Factor has been changed from "-3 to 2" -> "1 to -1" - Variable Guidance range changed from 0->90 degrees to 0->180 degrees - MLAG  ammo count has been reduced from 28 -> 14 per weapon slot - URKTS ammo count has been reduced from 26 -> 12 per weapon slot

Bug Fixes :

- Changes has been made on how FPS cap settings apply at the start of the game. Will need feedback whether it works or not on game start - Adjusted Gun Firing Particle, which was especially prominent on the F/E-18 cockpit view - Fixed HUD size in resolutions greater than 1080p (up to 4K) - Removed "Caps Lock" key dev toggle - Lock on element visibility fixed where it would be obstructed by objects - Bombs now can now hit air units - Bomb now emit explosive sounds - Adjusted Bomb Widgets so it's more consistent with the rest of the UI - Fixed where cockpit HUD would be visible in missile cam - Fixed where vibration would persist when the player has finished the mission or crashes - Fixed compass bearing where it would show 000 instead of 360 - Fixed level streaming where it packages every single map in the Project file causing it to bloat deployment size

Graphical Changes :

- Reduced cloud and rain effects intensity to reduce graphical overdraw

Project Wingman 0.3.3 Patch Notes

Weapons : -Variable Guidance Values has been changed from 1.5 -> -1 to -1 -> 0.5    Reverted back again because it made it too likely that the missiles will hit when fired from a bad angle -Variable Guidance range changed from 0->360 to 0->120    Made the range where it gets variable guidance smaller so the behavior of the missile is more consistent

-STDM initial guidance cone has been reduced from 120 degrees to 45 degrees    Made it so the missiles are less likely to receive guidance when fired from a ridiculous angle and sometimes causing them to do a complete U turn towards the enemy. -STDM detonation radius has been decreased by 5% -STDM Guidance Factor has been changed from 5 -> 5.25 (Lower is better)

AI : -Adjusted Normal Difficulty AI behavior to be more aggresive -Adjusted Hard Difficulty AI behavior to be extremely aggressive -Adjusted player damage modifier in HARD difficulty (0.65 -> 1) -Adjusted behavior on multiple aircraft to homogenize the performance for consistency

Bugfixes/Misc : -Player destruction effect when shot down has been adjusted. -Fixed gunsight being hidden by smoke -Adjusted Bomb sight pipper to be smaller -Adjusted gun pipper to be smaller

Thanks for reading!

Questions and Answers 

Noted! I am constantly tweaking the flight model, and I know it’s in a really weird spot right now. I will eventually change it so that it behaves in a more realistic manner.

its a video game

Aircraft delivery or weapon delivery? But the latter has been answered by this post :) Hope you enjoy it!

There are some elements to that in the story but not as tethered to the current world.

Thank you! More aircraft will eventually be included. I can’t really promise what they will be at this very moment but please look forward to them.

Done :)

At the moment it’s only an AI thing. But it can have interesting applications just like you mentioned. 

Time to start up the streak again!

Eventually I’d like to add something like that. But its nowhere near where I want it to be.

:^)

Uhh, I’m not sure yet.

Thanks for the questions everyone!

-RB

[linuxgamenews]

Spellcraft has a free test build and its being optimized for Steam Deck

Spellcraft tactical PvP game is being optimized for the Linux powered Steam Deck via Windows PC and Mac. Which is the result of further efforts from the developer One More Game. Available now in a playable Public Alpha on Steam. One More Game, an indie developer, unveils their latest project, Spellcraft - a real-time battler game. They now have a public alpha test for the game, which is playable on Linux. And it's being optimized for the Steam Deck. You can join the public alpha by requesting playtest access from Steam. The game's fast-paced action is due to be a major draw for gamers. The playable public alpha will only be available until April 16th. So take your chance to experience Spellcraft early.

We've spent some time optimizing for the Steam Deck, and though it's something we'll continue to improve, its already pretty good IMO. We'd love to hear what you think after you've tried Spellcraft on the Steam Deck.

If you're looking for a fantastic Unity 3D game to play on Linux via Proton, look no further than Spellcraft! As discussed in the Steam Discussion post, this game runs incredibly smooth. Boasting an impressive art style even in its alpha build stage. Don't miss out on the chance to experience Spellcraft for yourself - it's definitely worth playing.

Spellcraft Public Alpha Gameplay Trailer

In Spellcraft you will actively command an entire team of heroes. Due to outplay your opponents in a new type of strategy game: a Real-Time Battler. Choose your party of three heroes to take into the battle. While you fine tune your strategy by selecting from unique and powerful spells for each character. Then show your tactical mastery in Spellcraft by activating well timed abilities. Due to dealing damage and ruining your opponent’s best-laid plans. This is all thanks to devs behind classics like StarCraft, Diablo, Guild Wars, League of Legends, and Magic: Arena Spellcraft combines elements of competitive online multiplayer and tactical strategy games. Doing so in a useable free to play package. Battles are brief and action filled, so you can get more wins in your game time. So, as previously mentioned, the Spellcraft tactical PvP game public alpha is available as a playtest on Steam. Available to Linux players via Proton with Windows PC, the same with Steam Deck. This is also open to all players unless demand exceeds expectations. Also, Linux content creators are asked to stream and make content about Spellcraft. All you have to do is and can apply to join the creator program to receive rewards for taking part in the public alpha.

[mushingames]

Public Alpha of Tobimaru is open til 30th November 2017

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If you like the game, please fill out the feedback form (link will be given to you by email). Also it would be great if you could help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and followers.

We’ve put our hearts and souls into developing this game, so we hope you like and enjoy the game!

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Public Alpha Nine - So close, so exciting!

Public Alpha Nine - So close, so exciting! #gamedev #indiedev

Hello again!

Bet you thought we were dead, eh? Not this time, bucko! Instead of announcing that this game has been discontinued, I’m here to tell you about a bunch of awesome changes that are coming down the pipe in short order!

First up! CREATING YOUR OWN GAME

Once upon a time, everyone and their mother (hi, moms) was lumped into the same game at the same time. Even if the game was halfway…

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The Road to Public Alpha 7: Loot drops!

The Road to Public Alpha 7: Loot drops! #LetThronesBeware #loot #indiedev #gamedev

Alpha 6 is humming along, which means that this post is about what’s going to be new in Let Thrones Beware’s Public Alpha 7!

Sure, there will be the usual slew of tweaks and bug fixes (there are approximately 20 items I’m hoping to resolve between now and next Monday), but do you know what else will be found in PA7? LOOT!

That’s right, starting in PA7, exploring armies will have a chance to…

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Survive 29 day in The Forest. Kill a bunch of cannibals. Build a decent encampment. What kills me? FALL DAMAGE BECAUSE MY MOUSE FREAKED OUT.

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Heartland Gaming Expo Alpha We Still Exist I Promise Extraordinaire

First order of business - Sorry! The last handful of months have been really crazy, so if we didn't respond to anyone or were generally boring and lacking in updates, that's why. Two of us graduated from university, two of us graduated from highschool, and an indeterminate number of us have moved to new houses/apartments/cities.

It's been weird.

But everything is settling down, and we wanted to share a little of what has been going on. We've got a lot to talk about because we haven't posted for ages, so we'll split it up into multiple posts. This one's all about the future of the alpha. Later we'll have an Expo recap and a handful of video or image posts.

Some time last century we posted about how we'd be going to the Heartland Gaming Expo. Well we did, and we had a lot of fun and some good even came out of it. The run up to HGE was pretty rough. As with last year we met at about noon and worked until 10 AM the next day.

With occasional floor-naps.

But we made a small proof-of-concept town level connected to a small dungeon level with the early beginnings of a quest and dialogue system.

Note: the Tinker looks a bit like Tavish right now, this is not multiplayer. 

And Tavish sort of shows the weapon he is holding while walking!

We're pretty pleased with what we have, but there's a bit of work to do before we're really happy enough with it to release as Alpha v2. There are a handful of little graphical quirks and silly inefficiencies we'd like to stomp out before releasing it into the wild.

We also added some new and more interesting weapons, including my favorite weapon ever.

I'm always afraid to make predictions about when we'll finish things, but the build we have now we're pretty pleased with. After a little code cleanup and a round or two of internal testing, we want to get this out the door. There's not really a lot to do because I didn't make a lot of stupid 4 AM decisions like last year. So we're expecting the more major bugs to be squished sometime around the end of summer, when we will almost definitely release a build for Mac, Linux, and PC.

More to come on HGE!